Title: Radiological Control Technicians (All Levels)

Location: Various Locations Across the US (Onsite Work)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: N/A
Position Overview:

TradeWind Services is seeking Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) of all levels to perform radiological monitoring, contamination control activities, personnel support, documentation, and radiological work coverage in accordance with site-specific radiological control procedures, DOE requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Personnel will support safe execution of radiological work activities across facilities, operations, and field environments.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Conduct routine and non-routine radiological surveys (smears, air samples, contamination surveys, dose rate surveys, etc.)
• Support radiological work permits (RWPs), pre-job briefs, and job hazard analyses.
• Monitor radiological work evolutions to ensure compliance with ALARA principles, DOE requirements, and facility procedures.
• Perform posting and labeling of radiological areas in accordance with site controls.
• Use portable and fixed radiological instrumentation to perform monitoring and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, reports, and documentation required by regulatory or site-specific requirements.
• Identify abnormal radiological conditions and perform immediate notifications per procedure.
• Support incident response, spill clean-up, and radiological event investigations as needed.
• Ensure proper donning, doffing, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection where applicable.

Junior Radiological Control Technician

Experience: 0 – 1 Years

General Level: Entry level, working under direct supervision.

Additional Requirements:

• Completed formal radiological controls training or HP technician pipeline coursework.
• Perform surveys and job coverage under oversight of senior RCT personnel.
• Limited independent decision-making; follows established instructions and procedures.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Conduct basic contamination and dose rate surveys.
• Assist with monitoring work requiring radiological coverage.
• Perform routine area postings, instrument checks, and housekeeping tasks.
• Provide support for sample collection, logging, and transport to laboratories.

Mid- Radiological Control Technician

Experience: 1 – 3 Years

General Level: Fully competent, works independently with moderate complexity.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency performing radiological surveys without direct supervision.
• Familiarity with multiple radiological work environments (e.g., fixed facility, field operations, D&D, glovebox, or high-contamination areas).

Typical Responsibilities:

• Lead routine radiological work coverage and pre-job planning activities.
• Conduct airborne radioactivity monitoring and dose tracking documentation.
• Mentor junior technicians; provide training assistance.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions to mitigate contamination or dose potential.

Senior Radiological Control Technician

Experience: 3+ Years

General Level: Subject matter expert; capable of high-hazard work, mentoring, troubleshooting, and program-level improvements.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership in radiological work planning, ALARA implementation, emergency response, and complex radiological controls.
• Ability to interpret radiological data trends and support program assessments.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Provide lead coverage for high-hazard, high-radiation, nuclear facility, or glovebox operations.
• Develop RWPs, radiological hold points, job coverage strategies, and ALARA plans.
• Perform technical reviews, investigations, corrective action planning, and causal analysis.
• Serve as SME for training, procedure review, and workforce mentoring.

Certifications & Qualifications (All Levels):

• Must meet DOE/NNSA site-specific qualification standards (e.g., DOE Radiological Control Technician Core or equivalent).
• Must pass medical evaluations required for radiation worker duties and PPE use.
• Respiratory protection certification where required.
• Must complete all facility qualification boards prior to independent work.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Expected Salary Range: Salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s level, relevant experience, certifications, and overall qualifications.

TradeWind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K

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